Thursday, February 9, 2012

It's partway into February already and what does that mean? As well as wondering where the time has gone and counting the days until spring is here, it is also an indication that it's crunch time when it comes to choosing a Valentine's Day gift.

Are you one of the many people looking at your calendar and wondering how the heck this holiday jumped up so quickly and, more importantly, what gift can be quickly found for the ones you cherish most in your life?

Fortunately, one of the most classic, much-loved gifts is still readily available: flowers. A beautiful, thoughtful gift that is always appreciated and enjoyed, flowers have a way of saying that you care while bringing a smile to your recipient's face from the moment they arrive.

This year, Teleflora is taking things one step further and making it even easier to send the perfect bouquet by letting you select between gorgeous Valentine's Day flowers or a one-of-a-kind Deal of the Day Bouquet.

Proud to have been connecting customers with the nation's best florists for more than 75 years, Teleflora has over 18,000 member florists throughout the U.S. and Canada, with an additional 20,000 affiliated florists outside North America. Their extensive network, coupled with their commitment to exceptional customer service, means that when you send flowers from Teleflora, you can be confident that you're sending the best.

When it comes to Valentine's Day, Teleflora offers arrangements in all sizes and styles. Whether your recipient prefers something traditional like long-stemmed roses...

...or something more modern, pretty and sweet...

(the adorable puppy is pretty hard to resist, isn't he?)

...or something that is a mix of somewhere in between classic and trendy...

...what would the most passionate, heartfelt day of the year be without Valentine's Day flowers?

However, if you're someone like me who has a hard time making decisions between all of the available bouquets, Teleflora has a great option with their Deal of the Day Bouquet.

This mixed bouquet is created by an expert florist using the freshest, most beautiful flowers available. The flowers included in each one-of-a-kind bouquet are selected to give maximum value for your money so that you can make a big statement with your arrangement while still getting the best value.

Because each Deal of the Day bouquet is made to order, you can feel confident allowing an expert floral designer to create a unique bouquet using their own signature style, creativity and flair. Plus, as you are able to name your own price (options range from $50 - $200), these bouquets always come in right on budget and, instead of looking pared down, give you the most bang for your buck. You can even easily add on balloons, stuffed animals or chocolates!

Candy and paper hearts are nice, but there is definitely something about expressing love on Valentine's Day with a beautiful bouquet. Whether you are looking for large and extravagant or simple and understated, Teleflora has the selection and variety that you're looking for... no matter if you have your heart set on a certain arrangement or want to stretch your dollar and have them create it for you. With gorgeous flowers either way, you know that you'll be spreading cheer no matter what!

Speaking of spreading cheer, thanks to the generosity of Teleflora, one person will have a post-Valentine's Day surprise for themselves or someone that they love, because...

One lucky person will win a Deal of the Day Bouquetfrom Teleflora! ARV $50!

To enter to win: Leave me a comment telling me your favorite flower OR who the lucky recipient of this bouquet will be if you win (it's okay if it's you)!

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Giveaway will end on February 23rd at 11:59pm CST. By entering this sweepstakes, you are agreeing to these official rules. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited by law. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning and the giveaway sponsor is solely responsible for prize fulfillment. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

A big thank you to Teleflora for providing a Deal of the Day Bouquet for one lucky giveaway winner. This promotional sponsored post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. I was compensated for my time investment and work on this campaign. All prizing for MSM giveaways is handled by a third party unless otherwise noted. For this reason prize fulfillment can take up to 90 days after the winners information is received. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

I love birds and the birds of paradise has always been my favorite. Until my husband was laid off 3+ yrs. ago, this is what he always gave me. So the Exotic Grace (birds of paradise) is my favorite. And, of course, I would definitely keep them.birds2cats@embarqmail.com

I have been single for several years now (not because I'm creepy, because I'm picky) :) So I would like to win the bouquet for myself! Single girls are definitely in need of sweet smelling, beautiful gifts on romantic holidays as well!